# S M A R T M I N I N G
Rock Eater
A company offering Contract Mining Services using CFI Technology
Rock Eater
Using Controlled Foam Injection (CFI) Technology
Our Focus
Safety
A non-explosive, continuous way of breaking rock that does less damage to the surrounding rock than traditional methods, resulting in less support required and a stable excavation and a safer operation.
Increased safety
- Breaking the rock more efficiently with minimal damage to surrounding rock.
- No toxic fumes, minimal dust and reduced noise.
- Stronger, more stable safety pillars.
- Eliminates explosive logistics risk and costs.
Technology
The technology is developed and proven in extensive field trials. Machines using CFI will have low capital and operating costs.
Overall ability to reduce cut-off grades and increase life of mines
- A faster development rate equals a greater mineable resource and mineable reserves.
- Stoping applications and operations are safer and more productive.
Productivity
Increased utilisation of assets, the mine and the equipment, by operating 24/7. Increased output with less input. A repeatable rather than cyclic operation. Increasing equipment and plant productivity.
Higher productivity and flexibility
- Shorter time to opening a mine, substantially better NPV (e.g. for block cave)
- Novel and more efficient mine layouts.
- A fully engineered and in-balance mining system.
- Improved pillar design and extraction ratio.
Environment
The working environment is improved by no toxic fumes, dust or hazardous by-products being released. In Surface applications, environmental impact of noise, vibration , dust and fly rock is significantly reduced.
Environmentally friendly
- No noise, dust, pollutants, vibration and fly rock.
- No blasting fumes – no re-entry period = 24 hour operation
Controlled Foam Injection (CFI) Is A New and Innovative Non-explosive Rock Breaking Technology to Replace ‘Drilling and Blasting' in Mining and Civil Excavation
Leading the pack in safe, environmentally friendly non-explosive ROCK BREAKING technology.
During the past five decades there have been continuous research efforts to develop better, cheaper and more energy efficient methods of breaking rock.
Why New Technology & Innovation?
For Safer & Lower Unit Cost Mining
That seeks to “break ground” into sustainable and responsible mining of natural resources